Its been since September since you've heard it. That phrase that you as a parent just dread the sound of..."we're bored"! Yup, the kids must be out of school. What is a parent to do? Well it just so happens that you have come to the right place to alieviate this "boredom" situation.

This weekend there are a lot of events taking place in Madison County, events that are fun for the whole family. No matter where you live in the county, there is sure to be an event close to you that will barely move the needle on your gas gauge. There...now do I have your attention?

Hamilton - The Chenango Summer MusicFest: this year there is a french theme, Fete de la Musique which celebrates the summer solstice (June 21st). Bring the family out to enjoy elements of French culture by way of music, food and activities. There will be local artists as well as artists from around the globe. Event goers will have opportunities to meet featured artists and can attend music classes. There are so many activities taking place!  If you are interested in the MusicFest, check out the website for a complete list of artisits, events and details or call (315)-228-7645 or (315)-228-7642 for more information

Hamilton - Porter Studios Fine Art Photography and Fiber Arts Opening Reception: this event goes hand in hand with the Chenango MusicFest. On Saturday from 11am-3pm there will be an opening celebration at Porter Studios. Rob and Jane Porter are local artists with great talents. Rob is an avid photographer and Jane is a textile artist. All are welcome to this free event located at 15 Broad Street (right near the village green).

Cazenovia - Art in the Sky Kite Festival at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park: talk about fun for the whole family, especially the little ones. Bring a kite, build a kite or just come to enjoy the show! There will be kite demonstrations, kite candy drops, face painting and kite battles (even a kite hospital for the wounded kites). There will be refreshments available for sale. The festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm and there is no cost to attend this event. For more information, visit the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park website or call (315)-655-3196

 Earlville - The Earlville Opera House presents Cheryl Wheeler: Call up the babysitter, here is something for the adults for a little time away...Saturday night singer/songwriter Cheryl Wheeler will play at the Opera House. Never heard of Cheryl? Well neither had I but as I did a little bit of research about her for you...well I'm sold on her. I just may attend the show myself. ok ok...enough about me and my plans...back to Cheryl. There is more to Cheryl's shows than just music. She adds an entertaining comedic element for her audience. She has worked with many famous musicians and incorporates her experiences into her performance, sharing stories with her audience. Cheryl can best be described like this, "She looks like your mother-in-law, tells stories like a comedienne and sings like an angel". Tickets range from $13-$23 and the show begins at 8pm. To find out more about Cheryl's Show, visit the Earlville Opera House website or call (315)-691-3550.

Throughout the County - Bass Season Opens: You may begin fishing for bass on Saturday. The DEC website contains all of the specific regulations pertaining to Madison County. You can also find the best places to fish for bass. Fishing can be fun for the whole family. So take your family on a fishing excursion and create memories that will last a lifetime.

So there you have it, a great lineup of events taking place this weekend. Check our blog frequently to find out more of whats going on in the area each weekend. Have a great weekend!

 


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